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Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2
3050 Canby St Ste B, Harrisburg PA 17103 · License #CER-00245733 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (717) 525-8755
- RETIKIS@COMCAST.NET
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- Address
- 3050 Canby St Ste B, Harrisburg PA 17103 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 38 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff person #1 had child #1 open the front door of the center for a therapist while staff person #1 supervised child #1 from the classroom side of the gate.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
It was observed that there was 1 facility person present in the facility providing care for 4 preschool children. Other staff were away from the facility providing transportation for a mid-day child pick-up.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2026
- Violation
It was noted by facility person #1 that child #2 was excluded from attending the childcare due to a persistent cough with upper respiratory issue per the facility's sick policy despite a doctor's notes dated 1/12/2026 permitting the child to return to school.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2026
- Violation
Upon review of facility records, Facility person # 1 tested the smoke detectors on 12/5/25 and did not complete a subsequent test within 30 days. Facility person #1 did not document the January smoke detector testing on the log. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
A copy of an initial health assessment was not on file for Child #1 within 60-days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
The facility did not make reasonable accommodations for child to receive specialized services as facility person #1 stated that in December 2025, a child's therapist was not initially allowed access to the facility by on-site facility staff. Facility person #1 stated that facility staff called them on the phone and facility person #1 returned to the center to allow access to the therapist. The therapist had to wait in the parking lot.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
- Violation
Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for facility person # 2 and facility person #4 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5/01/24 with an update on 7/01/25.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
- Violation
Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 5.6.24 with an update on 7.22.25. The file for facility person #2 included documentation of fire safety training on 5.17.24 with an update on 7.23.25.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that the first aid did not include tweezers in the small room across form the kitchen, (toddler Room) .
Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
- Violation
In the small room across from kitchen ( Toddler rm), the written plan of activities did not include times for various activities and routines.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
At the time of inspection, the facility's operator did not have documentation on file notifying local traffic safety (PennBrook) authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
- Violation
Cert rep observed a visible hole about 2 inches in diameter on the left wall in the front room childcare space. There was also peeling paint by a green table on walls just below the window. There was also a broken floor tile observed to the right of entrance of the facility.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that food stored in the refrigerator was outdated. Jars of Peanut butter had best buy dates of 3/12/24 & 7/6/2022 and cottage cheese with a best by date of 6/21/23. There was also a BBQ sauce that had spilled all over the outside of the container. It was also observed that baked mac and cheese that was left out on the kitchen counter and left uncovered for more than 45 minutes.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
It was also observed that a toaster oven and oil in an original container located on a table which was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)
Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
- Violation
At the time of complaint investigation, cert rep observed 3 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers in the first childcare space. Facility persons #1 and #2 did not correctly identify the children in their primary care groups.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for facility person #3 contained a State Police Clearances dated 6.5.19 with an update on 8.14.24. The State Police clearance for staff person #3 was not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
- Violation
It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days. The provider (staff #1) tested the smoke detectors on 12.3.23 and again on 1.4.24 (32 DAYS) AND 3.1.24 and again on 4.2.24 (32DAYS) which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #2 completed the mandated reporter training after 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This was evidenced as the date of the mandated reporter training was 7.17.2023.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that emergency telephone numbers were not available in the Infant, Toddler, and School Aged rooms.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
Dirt buildup and dead insects observed in the corridor leading to the main bathroom. There were also water-stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool Room. A bag of cement was observed on the floor by the front entrance of the building.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that facility person #4 did not wash their hands after diaper changing and no hand washing signage was posted at the diapering area.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that there was no source of running water for handwashing present in the large room by the infant and toddler diapering area.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
It was observed that the agreement form on file for child # 5 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
It was observed that the fee agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain a fee amount.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, a child service report had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child #4. The child service report on file for child #4 was dated July 1, 2022.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
It was observed that the agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain arrival & departure times.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
It was observed that the agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain an admission date.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
It was observed that parents did not receive original agreements. Original agreements were in files for child # 3 , child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8 , child #9 ,and child #10.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
The Emergency contact form on file for child #4 and child #6 did not contain health insurance / medical assistance policy numbers.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
The Emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain the release person's full address.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that emergency contact forms for school age children were not available in the school age classroom.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #3 did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 3.17.22.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
The health assessment on file for child #5 was missing immunization information.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the smoke detector in the entrance way by the bathroom area had a 9V battery instead of the required 10 year lithium battery (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The missing policy did not include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person # 2 contained State Police Clearances dated 8/9/2017 with an update on 8/12//2022. Clearances for staff person #2 were not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS. Provider corrected violation on-site.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that water marks were visible in the toddler bathroom that 1 ceiling tile and another ceiling tile was missing.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that the insurance policy for the GMC SUV used for transportation had an expiration date of 3/19/2021.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
It was observed that no transportation first-aid kit was in the GMC SUV.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
It was observed that the general liability insurance for the owner/operator had expired. (Corrected onsite).
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
It was observed that soiled diapers were discarded into a non-plastic-lined hands-free covered can by the infant changing table.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
The Pre-School and School Age rooms both had flickering overhead lights while in use. In the Pre-School room plastic lighting covers were cracked.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The toilet in the bathroom by the 2 year-old room needed repair of water pressure value and was not in use.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2021
- Violation
The bathroom by the School-Age room did not have a waste receptacle.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2021
- Violation
The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain release persons' complete addresses and were missing cities and zip codes.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 16, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 had child #1 open the front door of the center for a therapist while staff person #1 supervised child #1 from the classroom side of the gate.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 23, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that there was 1 facility person present in the facility providing care for 4 preschool children. Other staff were away from the facility provid…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 23, 2026 inspection noted: “The facility did not make reasonable accommodations for child to receive specialized services as facility person #1 stated that in December 2025, a child's ther…” — what has changed since then?
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